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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,298.37, 4,551.53 and 1,806.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,298.37, 4,551.53 and 1,806.27 is: 2,492.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,298.37 : 4,551.53 = 1,806.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,298.37/4,551.53 = 1,806.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,298.37x = 4,551.53 × 1,806.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,298.37x = 8,221,283.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,221,283.06/3,298.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,492.53

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